Chassis Almost Done

Finally got the drivetrain installed in the chassis.  Had to get creative to install the clutch - we did not have the correct pilot tool so we installed the transmission to the engine with the clutch "loose" and then tightened the clutch bolts through the starter hole, worked pretty slick!  Good excuse to buy a set of "crows foot" extensions to get the bolts torqued.

Here's some pics of the drivetrain in place:

We even got the new "Tourist Trophy" stainless exhaust installed:

We tried to spin the motor to check out oil pressure and compression, but the starter motor smoked and quit.  Local auto electric shop said it's not worth fixing.  But they had a rebuilt one on the shelf that we got for a good price.  With the rebuilt starter the engine spun fine, here's the data:

55 psi oil pressure on starter motor alone looks pretty good.  Cylinder #2 has low compression - from prior experience this may clear up after running the engine, or we may have to have a valve job done on the head.  At any rate, the engine's basics look pretty good.